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| Experts cast doubt on Norway's thorium dreams OSLO (Reuters) - Scientists told the Norwegian government on Friday that exploiting thorium, a radioactive metal, for nuclear power production is an interesting but far-away alternative with unknown economic potential. feeds.reuters.com |
CeBIT tech show opens under theme of green IT Green IT is the dominant theme of this year's CeBIT trade fair, the world's largest tech show, which was officially launched in the northern German city of Hanover Monday evening. The six-day fair, which will open its doors to visit ... english.people.com.cn |
Science, Bible Agree: Giving Is Better WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bible counsels misers that it's better to give than to receive. Science agrees. People who made gifts to others or to charities reported they were happier than folks who didn't share, according to a report in Friday's issue of the journal Science.... hosted.ap.org |
EU allows mobile phone use on planes The EU on Monday introduced new rules that allow airline travelers to use mobile phones during flights in European skies. The decision makes the 27-nation bloc the first region in the world to scrap bans on the use of cell phones in ... english.people.com.cn |
Want to Know More? A Reading List “THE STUFF OF THOUGHT: Language as a Window into Human Nature,” by Steven Pinker, Viking. The author uses language to examine how the mind works, in perception and thought. nytimes.com |